Centennial Elementary

Summary:

Centennial Elementary is a public elementary school in Firestone, Colorado, serving 468 students in grades PK-5 as part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. While the school has a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, it also has a relatively high percentage of Hispanic students. Academically, Centennial Elementary's performance on standardized tests lags behind the district and state averages, particularly in 5th grade Science.

Centennial Elementary's student groups, such as Hispanic students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, perform better than the school's overall results but still trail the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 342nd out of 710 Colorado elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 437th out of 933 schools in 2022-2023, and it has consistently received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other Colorado elementary schools.

Interestingly, Centennial Elementary is located in close proximity to several higher-performing elementary schools within the same district, such as Fall River Elementary, Mead Elementary, and Prairie Ridge Elementary, which consistently outperform Centennial on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, Centennial Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10290 Neighbors Parkway
       Firestone, CO  80504-3600


(720) 652-8240

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
433rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,652 Help


Students who attend Centennial Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Coal Ridge Middle School
High:    Mead High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
26.5%
Asian:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Centennial Elementary ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 18th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Centennial Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centennial Elementary is $15,652, which is the 14th highest among 32 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centennial Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Centennial Elementary 433rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Centennial Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Centennial Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 49.61 522nd 925 43.6%
2011 44.87 561st 935 40.0%
2012 49.79 514th 935 45.0%
2013 49.06 526th 954 44.9%
2014 51.15 488th 962 49.3%
2015 35.24 578th 938 38.4%
2016 21.16 722nd 914 21.0%
2017 41.74 499th 929 46.3%
2018 29.77 621st 917 32.3%
2019 50.82 441st 965 54.3%
2021 54.99 342nd 710 51.8%
2022 58.17 356th 921 61.3%
2023 49.75 437th 933 53.2%
2024 51.15 433rd 943 54.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.19 270th 308 12.3%
2019 31.42 254th 332 23.5%
2021 42.79 48th 75 36.0%
2022 54.46 70th 203 65.5%
2023 44.42 150th 265 43.4%
2024 32.46 257th 365 29.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.50 488th 690 29.3%
2019 41.90 408th 758 46.2%
2021 38.45 263rd 351 25.1%
2022 46.89 307th 595 48.4%
2023 41.01 367th 642 42.8%
2024 44.12 376th 684 45.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.04 581st 693 16.2%
2019 46.34 374th 764 51.0%
2021 48.26 222nd 352 36.9%
2022 51.10 285th 594 52.0%
2023 40.51 375th 649 42.2%
2024 39.55 393rd 683 42.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.38 96th 242 60.3%
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Rank History for White students at Centennial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.29 274th 337 18.7%
2019 33.55 407th 596 31.7%
2021 31.84 235th 288 18.4%
2022 40.47 296th 454 34.8%
2023 30.58 390th 525 25.7%
2024 28.88 414th 539 23.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Centennial Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 364 6 2 91 8 n/a n/a 0 471
2010 373 10 6 107 13 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 409 8 6 113 8 0 2 0 546
2012 404 7 3 122 8 1 4 0 549
2013 400 8 5 146 5 1 6 0 571
2014 400 3 12 139 4 0 7 0 565
2015 415 3 8 139 2 0 12 0 579
2016 410 3 9 162 1 1 19 0 605
2017 414 5 11 182 5 2 14 0 633
2018 435 4 14 191 5 1 17 0 667
2019 397 6 11 149 3 3 15 0 584
2020 358 6 10 137 1 4 13 0 529
2021 311 5 13 139 2 6 13 0 489
2022 327 4 18 124 0 6 6 0 485
2023 314 3 13 124 0 5 9 0 468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Centennial Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 471 24.0 19.6 24.4
2010 509 27.0 18.8 28.7
2011 546 29.2 18.6 30.8
2012 549 29.9 18.3 31
2013 571 30.6 18.6 38
2014 565 30.0 18.8 40.9
2015 579 31.0 18.6 30.2
2016 605 31.0 19.5 35.7
2017 633 30.2 20.9 32.4
2018 667 33.2 20.0 30.9
2019 584 29.6 19.7 25.2
2020 529 32.7 16.1 25
2021 489 28.6 17.0 30.3
2022 485 28.6 16.9 22.5
2023 468 29.9 15.6 32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Centennial Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 471 24.0 19.6 24.4
2010 509 27.0 18.8 28.7
2011 546 29.2 18.6 30.8
2012 549 29.9 18.3 31
2013 571 30.6 18.6 38
2014 565 30.0 18.8 40.9
2015 579 31.0 18.6 30.2
2016 605 31.0 19.5 35.7
2017 633 30.2 20.9 32.4
2018 667 33.2 20.0 30.9
2019 584 29.6 19.7 25.2
2020 529 32.7 16.1 25
2021 489 28.6 17.0 30.3
2022 485 28.6 16.9 22.5
2023 468 29.9 15.6 32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Centennial Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,700
2020 $11,986
2021 $13,897
2022 $15,340
2023 $15,652

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Centennial Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 441st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 437th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary)31.138.7
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)43.345.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Centennial Elementary)42.254.8
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)47.246.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary)47.640.8
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)50.750.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Centennial Elementary)35.732.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)35.942.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Centennial Elementary)38.125.3
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)40.841.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary)48.148.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)5253.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Centennial Elementary)4336.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)41.946.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Centennial Elementary)42.542.3
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)49.449.2
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Centennial Elementary)40.642.3
 1.7%
   All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)39.940.4
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students584468
 19.9%
African American63
 50%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1113
 18.2%
Hispanic149124
 16.8%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White397314
 20.9%
Two or More Races159
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%32.9%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Centennial Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 468 students attended Centennial Elementary.

Centennial Elementary ranks 433rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Centennial Elementary are 67% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Centennial Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Coal Ridge Middle School
High : Mead High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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